Global Trade

Our lawyers have significant experience in acting in international transactions and has the knowledge to assist and manage cross-border disputes and arbitration.
Understanding the importance of certainty in the global market, as well as providing flexible and innovative solutions, allows us to create smooth and effective transactions, whilst providing the structuring needed to properly protect our clients.

MichaelHolmes

MichaelHolmes

Michael is a highly experienced commercial lawyer having spent 8 years in private practice and 10 years as a barrister. Michael has assisted many individuals and corporate entities to find intelligent and pragmatic solutions to complex legal problems.

Michael is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (‘GAICD’), a graduate member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (‘MCIARB’), a member of the Australia New Zealand Sports Law Association (‘ANZSLA’) and a panel member of the Football NSW Appeals Tribunal.

Michael has a particular interest in sports law which reflects his experience as a former national level athlete and as a current coach with Athletics Australia.

Main Areas of Practice

FrankMaconi

FrankMaconi

Frank is an experienced lawyer with particular corporate, commercial and litigation expertise. This includes national and cross-border transactions and disputes in both common law and civil law jurisdictions, building and construction law, corporate insolvency and bankruptcy, contract drafting and contract review.

MarcusMcCarthy

MarcusMcCarthy

Principal

Marcus has advised clients in relation to all facets of business, commercial law & litigation for over 18 years, with a particular focus on the construction/infrastructure, mining and transport sectors. He is experienced in all forms of complex commercial transactions, mergers & acquisitions and superior court litigation. His expertise in contract drafting is uniquely informed by his extensive complex litigation experience. He is an industry recognised expert in construction law and published author on Security of Payments legislation.

NarinXavier de Saini

NarinXavier de Saini

Narin delivers a mix of business experience and commercial and corporate legal expertise to multinational organisations, public and private corporations and startups.

His clients operate in diverse industries, including financial services, technology, eCommerce, education, consumer goods, professional services, real estate, construction and digital agencies. He also represents innovative businesses looking to bend or disrupt the established status quo.

He has been commended for his commercial and proactive approach, as well as his leadership during transactions. Clients also benefit from his ability to implement technology solutions to streamline their legal processes.

He has private and in-house experience and provides general counsel services to emerging and multinational companies, giving him an insight into the business, operational, financial and legal needs of clients.